Master of Education in Educational Research & Assessment
Cleveland State University's Educational Research and Assessment Master's degree is designed to ground students in applied research methodology in education, as well as in data-based decision-making for school evaluation and improvement. Unlike other programs that specialize in particular content areas, the Educational Research and Assessment program provides students with research skills that can be applied in any field of education.
A student may choose to focus on research methods and statistics courses (especially valuable for those interested in conducting research, entering psychology/sociology fields, or pursuing doctoral studies), or courses that align with the Advanced Certificate in Data-Based Decision Making, which are useful for expertise in school and student performance data, and school evaluation and improvement.
College of Education & Human Services
Phone: 216.687.4577
cf@csuohio.edu
Program Requirements
- EDB 601 - Educational Research
- Select one of the following courses:
- EDB 604 - Social Issues & Education
- EDB 606 - Philosophy of Education
- EDB 608 - School & Society In The American Past
- EDB 609 - Comparative & International Education
- Select one of the following:
- EDC 501 - Child Development
- EDB 620 - Psychology of the Adolescent Learner
- EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning & Instruction
Choose one of the following:
- EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction
- EDB 574 - Data-Driven Classroom Instruction
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Note: If EDB 574 is chosen to fulfill Curriculum and Instruction, it cannot also count as a specialization course.
- Choose additional courses for 8-9 credits to reach 30 credits total.
Select one of three options:
- Comprehensive Examination
- EDB 698 - Project
- EDB 699 - Thesis
Did You Know?
Ohio is one of the top five states for educational administrative positions.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Outcomes
- This program is ideal for teachers and administrators who want to increase their ability to interpret classroom and schoolwide data, as well as for those who intend to pursue doctoral work or research positions in education.
- These are some of the local institutions that are hiring CSU grads: Cleveland Heights School District, Cleveland Metro Schools, Summit Academy Schools, Constellation Schools, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District.